Places to visit near

Cochrane

Cochrane is a town in Rocky View district, Alberta, Canada of about 16,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 parks and 24 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Calaway Park, Calgary Alberta Temple and Ghost Dam.

51.1834° N, 114.4687° WPop. 16,365

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km107
Must-see139
Notable84
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cochrane

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cochrane
  2. Glenbow Ranch Provincial Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Calgary Alberta Templechurch · 30 min
  4. Baker Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Calaway Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Ghost Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Cochrane
Today’s loopCochraneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cochrane?

Calaway Park (park, about 17 km), Calgary Alberta Temple (church, about 21 km), Ghost Dam (dam, about 21 km), Cenotaph (heritage site, about 1 km), Baker Park (park, about 25 km), Bowness Park (park, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cochrane?

107 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 parks, 24 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cochrane?

Moose Mountain Ridge, about 47 km by road; Jumpingpound Mountain (50 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Cochrane?

Calaway Park, about 17 km by road; Scenic Cove Park (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cochrane?

Start in Cochrane, visit Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, then Calgary Alberta Temple, then Baker Park, then Calaway Park, then Ghost Dam, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.